Perfect Garlic Hamburgers with Irish Cheese

A simple but flavorful hamburger recipe featuring lean ground beef seasoned with garlic powder and topped with creamy Dubliner Irish cheese. These juicy burgers are perfect for any occasion and come together quickly with quality ingredients from Trader Joe's.

Ingredients

For the Patties:

• 96% lean ground beef (Trader Joe's Extra Lean Ground Beef)
• 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
• Olive oil for cooking

For Assembly:

• Brioche hamburger buns (Trader Joe's)
• Dubliner Irish cheese, sliced
• Fresh tomato, sliced
• Pickle slices
• Ketchup
• Jalapeño peppers

Instructions

1. Prepare the meat mixture: In a bowl, combine the 96% lean ground beef with 1.5 tablespoons of garlic powder. Mix gently until the garlic powder is evenly distributed throughout the meat.

2. Form the patties: Divide the seasoned beef mixture into 3 equal portions and shape into patties.

3. Toast the buns: Place the brioche hamburger buns in a toaster oven and toast until golden brown.

4. Cook the patties: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3 minutes on each side, then continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes on each side.

5. Add the cheese: In the final minute of cooking, place slices of Dubliner Irish cheese on top of each patty to melt.

6. Assemble: Place the cooked patties on the toasted brioche buns and top with sliced tomato, pickles, ketchup, and jalapeño peppers as desired.

Pro Tips 🍔

• The 96% lean ground beef keeps these burgers healthy while the garlic powder adds great flavor throughout
• Don't overwork the meat when mixing in the garlic powder to keep the patties tender
• The Dubliner Irish cheese adds a rich, creamy flavor that pairs perfectly with the garlic
• Toast the buns for better texture and to prevent them from getting soggy

Recipe Details

These burgers are a perfect balance of healthy and flavorful - the lean beef keeps them light while the garlic and Irish cheese add incredible taste!